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CORRUGATED BAR CO. 
BUFFALO, NEW YORK. 








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COPYRIGHT IQII, I9I2, 1913, 1914, I9I5, 1917 
BY 
_ Corrucatep Bar Company 
BUFFALO, N. Y. 


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CORRMESH 


for quick, economical fireproof con- 
struction of floors, roofs, ceilings, 
walls and partitions as adapted to 


FACTORIES TANKS 

GARAGES CONDUITS 

RESIDENCES SEWERS 

OUTBUILDINGS CULVERTS 
ie LIN Gis 


OF CONCRETE, OR STUCCO 


CORRUGATED BAR CO. 
BUFFALO, N. Y. 


New York, N. Y. Chicago, Ill. Detroit, Mich. 
17 Battery Place 20 W. Jackson Blvd. Penobscot Bldg. 


Philadelphia, Pa. Boston, Mass. Syracuse, N. Y. 
Drexel Bldg. 220 Devonshire St. Union Bldg. 


St. Louis, Mo. 
Federal Reserve Bank Bldg. 








CORR-MESH—THE MATERIAL . 








3/4 Rib Corr-Mesh 


spaced 314 inches center to 


ake an effective reinforcement 


ry stiff ribs 34-inch high 


an integral part of the sheet and m 


Corr-MEsH is expanded metal with ve 


center. These ribs are 


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5/16” Rib Corr-Mesh 


made from the same 


34’’ Rip Corr-MrsuH—the toughest and 


metal as 


54” Rip Corr-MeEsH is 


Ris Corr- 


ches apart. 5%” 


spaced 3 in 


vn. The ribs are %” high 


not as stiff as 34” Ris Corr-MeEsa. 


strongest sheet metal knov 


Meso is 


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CORR-PRODUCTS 


Corr-Products 


The products of the Corrugated Bar Company are not mere 
materials manufactured for a market. They are the result of engi- 
neering knowledge and experience as applied to the proper adaptation 
and use of materials for different forms of building construction. 








The basis of Corr-Propucts is the building itself—the best 
kind of reinforcement or support for concrete, cement, mortar or 
plaster required for each individual purpose, consistent with economy, 
speed of construction, strength and permanence. 


Each one of these products has been designed by engineers, and 
represents an experience of some twenty-six years in expanded metal 
and reinforced concrete construction in which several hundred mil- 
lion dollars’ worth of buildings have been erected. 


Corr-Mesh 


Corr-MeEsu is very stiff-ribbed expanded metal—a one-piece 
product, made from the toughest and strongest sheet metal that can 
be produced. Two kinds are manufactured—one with 34” ribs and 
the other with 5%” ribs. The former is called 34” Ris Corr-MEsH; 
the latter, 5¢” Rip Corr-Mesn. The metal between the ribs is ex- 
panded into a diamond mesh with a piece of plain metal left in the 
middle for further strengthening. The 34” Rrp Corr-MEsu is con- 
siderably heavier and stiffer than the °¢” Rrp Corr-MeEsu. 


34"" Rib Corr-Mesh 


(See page 7 for detailed information as to sizes, gauges, etc.) 


The ribs, 34 inch high, give great strength and stiffness to the 
sheets which give firm support to concrete and plaster both during 
construction and after. 


For walls and partitions, 34” Ris Corr-Mesu is plastered both 
sides with cement mortar, forming a smooth, solid, monolithic wall 
of great strength. The ribs do away with extra studding—a saving 
in material and labor cost. 


For roofs and floors, 34” Rrs Corr-Mesu acts as formwork, and 
the concrete is merely spread and smoothed down. It supports the 
wet concrete; no deck centering is required. This saves approxi- 
mately 3% cents per square foot. 





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Application of 34” Rib Corr-Mesh 


Foundries and light manufacturing plants: Replaces corrugated 
iron and mill construction. Corr-Mesu is the ideal method of con- 
struction for roofs, floors, partitions and exterior walls. 


Railroads: Handsome, permanent, fireproof stations, sheds and 
wayside buildings in stucco at low cost. 


Amusement park buildings: Corr-Mesu makes possible the only 
low cost construction on which insurance can be obtained. 


56 Rib Corr-Mesh 


(See page g for detailed information as to sizes, gauges, etc.) 


Lighter than 34” Rip Corr-MeEsu, but made on the same prin- 
ciple. The ribs are 5¢” high. 


5¢” Rip Corr-MeEsuH is used extensively for ceilings, where it 
greatly reduces the material required in the supporting framework, 
and cuts down the cost of erection. In stucco construction it elim- 
inates furring strips and makes a strong and permanent reinforce- 
ment for the plaster covering. 


Application of %’” Rib Corr-Mesh 


Stucco veneer residences Culverts Conduits 
Farm buildings Tanks Fences 
Sewers 


and similar construction. ‘The fireproofing advantage is obvious. 


Corr-MeEsu is instantly available for repair work, whether on 
steel, concrete or wooden frames. Many railways and industrial 
corporations carry Corr-MeEsu in stock. 


Many Advantages 


Corr-MeEsu greatly reduces the amount of labor. It does away 
with the old methods of deck centering in roof and floorwork, and 
the extra studding and labor of wiring in partitions. Special labor- 
saving tools and devices for attaching to all kinds of framework 
greatly increases the speed of erection. (See pages 51, 52 and 53.) 


Corr-Mesu constructions are light in weight, saving in the cost 
of supporting framework. 


Corr-MEsH construction costs less than any other construction 
giving equal permanence and general utility. 


In the following pages are descriptions and illustrations of the 
applications of Corr-MEsH to various uses, also a supplement on 
labor-saving tools and fittings. 








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13” center to center of outside ribs 





3/4 Rib Corr-Mesh—The Material 


Detailed Information 
Size of Sheets: 


13 inches center to center of outside ribs. 

6, 8, 10 and 12 foot standard lengths carried in stock. 

Sheets will be cut to any intermediate lengths without additional 
charge, but waste incurred in cutting from nearest standard length 
will be charged to purchaser. 


Gauges: 


All gauges based on U. S. Standard Gauges for Sheets. 

24, 26 and 28 gauges carried in stock. 

Other gauges can be furnished special if ordered in sufficient 
quantities. 
Protection: 


All material shipped painted unless ordered otherwise. 

Material cut from galvanized sheets can be furnished special if 
ordered in sufficient quantities. 
aps: 

In ordering, make no allowance for side laps. Ribs interlock | 
and material for side laps is included in the 13 inches center to center 
width of sheets. 

See various specifications for end laps. 

When ordering: 
State gauge, height of ribs, lengths of sheets and quantities 


desired. 


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TABLE I Approximate Weights in Pounds per 100 Square Feet 
34'" Rip Corr-MEsu 











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GAUGE 24 26 | 
Painted—uncrated 97 73 | 61 
crated 126 95 | 79 

Cut from galvanized sheets— 
uncrated 113 88 76 
crated 142 110 95 





TABLE II Weights and Areas 34’’ R1n Corr-MEsH 























APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF PAINTED 
LENGTH eID: PLB MATERIAL IN POUNDS PER 100 SHEETS 
et EEE CRATED UNCRATED 
SHEETS SHEETS 
: 24 26 28 24 26 28 
o’-3" 2901 34 26 21 26) 920 meen 
o’-6" 54.2 68 51 43 53 39 133 
1’-0” 108.3 137 102 85 105 79 66 
2’-0” 216.7 273 205 171 210 158 132 
3’-0" 325.0 410 307 256 316 237 197 
4’-0" 433-3 547 410 342 421 316 | 263 
5-0 541.7 684 512 427 526 395 329 
6’-0” 650.0 820 615 Rie 631 473 395 
7’-0" 758.3 957 717 598 736 | 552 | 460 
8’-0” 866.7 1094 820 684 842 631 526 
g’-0" 975.0 1230 922 769 947 | 710 | 592 
10-0” 1083 .3 1367 1025 855 1052 789 658 
11’-0” 1191.6 [T5040 1127 940 1157 868 723 
12’-0” 1300.0 1641 | 1230 1026 1263 947 789 

















Standard Method Bending, Bundling and Crating 34” R1p Corr-MrsH 


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FIGURE 1 me 
‘ IGURE 3 
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Noprone Seren ies FIGURE 2 Intermediate Portion 
Opening 12 Inches Three-Piece Circle Straight 


Sheets may be ordered bent to any radius over 12 inches. 





FIGURE 5 
FIGURE 4 ; Bundling for Flat Sheets FIGURE 6 
Method Crating Sheets With Can be Supplied in Mini- Method Crating Arch 
Arched Ends mum Carloads Sheets 


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5/16 Rib Corr-Mesh—The Material 

Detailed Information 
Size of Sheets 

18 inches center to center of outside ribs. 
8 and 12 foot standard lengths carried in stock. 
Sheets will be cut to any intermediate lengths without additional 
charge, but waste incurred in cutting from nearest standard length 











will be charged to purchaser. 
Gauges 
All gauges based on U. S. Standard Gauges for Sheets. 


24, 26 and 28 gauges carried in stock. 
Other gauges can be furnished special if ordered in sufficient 


quantities, 
Protection 


All material shipped painted unless ordered otherwise. 
Material cut from galvanized sheets can be furnished special if 


ordered in sufficient quantities. 
Laps 
In ordering, make no allowance for side laps. Ribs interlock, and 
material for side laps is included in the 18 inches center to center 


width of sheets. 
See various specifications for end laps. 
When Ordering 
State gauge, height of ribs, length of sheets and quantities 


desired. 
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TABLE III Approximate Weights in Pounds per 100 Square Feet 
5¢@’’ Rip Corr-MEsH 



































GAUGE 24 20.2" 28 
Painted 62 47 39 
Galvanized 72) 57 49 

TABLE Ie Weights and Areas 56'’ Rip Corr- RR-MEsH | 
a= SQ. FT. ~ APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF PAINTED 
OF PER I00 | MATERIAL IN POUNDS PER I 100 SHEETS _ 
SHEETS SHEETS 24 26 28 
Cae 37-5 23 17 15 
0-6 75.0 47 35 29 
1-0” 150.0 | 93 70 58 
2'-0" 300.0 | 186 139 116 
BaOn 450.0 | 279 209 175 
4’-0" 600.0 | B72 278 Bigs 
5’-0" 7 OLO | 465 348 291 
6’—0” goo.o 558 418 349 
7'-0" 1050.0 | 651 487 407 
8’—0” 1200.0 | 744 Say, | 466 
9/-0” EU einte 837 626 524 
10-0” 1500.0 930 696 582 
11/-0” 1650.0 1023 766 640 
12/—0” 1800.0 1116 35 698 














Residence with Exterior Walls of 5¢” Ris Corr-Mesu Before Plastering 


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Curved Corr-Mesh 


34” Rip Corr-Mesu can be curved at the factory to any radius 
over 12 inches. 


The above illustration shows a few samples of CuRVED CorrR- 
Mesu. The curvature is uniform and the ribs may be on either the 
inside or the outside. 


CurveEpD Corr-MeEsu is especially adapted for any construction 
where it is necessary to concrete or plaster a curved surface. In re- 
inforced concrete sewers, conduits, arched floors and similar construc- 
tion, the Corr-Mesu acts both as reinforcing material and form work, 
eliminating the expensive curved centering usually required for such 
work. It is also extensively used for curved roofs, domes, alcoves, 
and other constructions which require simple or groined arches, and 
other curves for walls and ceilings. 


The cost of curving the Corr-Mesu sheets is low. CURVED Corr- 
Mess is crated for shipment, and arrives in perfect condition. 


5¢” Rp Corr-Mesu is not curved at the factory. 


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Instructions for Ordering Curved Corr-Mesh 


When but one 
od 13 Curves 2 























FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 


In ordering Curvep Corr-MeEsu always give length L (see 
sketch), and the rise H to the underside of the Corr-Mzsu. It is 
not necessary to give the length of the radius where curving is shown 
by Figure 7, but the radius should be given where curving is to be 
as shown by Figure 8. 





CURVED CORR-MESH FLOOR 
Rock Storage Plant, Dexter Portland Cement Co., Nazareth, Pa. 





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Solid Partitions 


34’’ R1p Corr-Mesu, plastered on both sides, forms solid two- 
inch partitions of great strength and economy. 

Their light weight (20 pounds per square foot) cuts down the 
total weight of building. 

They save in floor area (2% in office buildings and 4% in hotels 
and apartment houses). They are absolutely fireproof, and the 
strongest of all the standard fireproof partitions used in Class A build- 
ings. ‘They are more nearly soundproof than any other kind of parti- 
tion except hollow-tile. This was shown by an extensive series of tests 
made on various kinds of partitions at the Chicago Music Building. 





CORR-MESH SOLID PARTITIONS 
Before Plastering 


Easy to Build 


34"’ Rip Corr-MEs is stud and lath in one piece. The ribs act 
as studding. The end ribs of adjacent sheets interlock, forming a 
continuous sheet which is ‘“‘up-ended”’ as a unit and secured top and 
bottom. Special fastenings make this quick and easy. Any standard 
lime or patent plaster is easily applied with no waste of material. 

Lime plaster has a much greater sound-proofing efficiency than 
the patent plasters but, if used, it should be gauged with 10% Port- 
land cement. 

Corr-MEsu partitions are like a solid slab of stone with the 
added strength and toughness of steel reinforcement. They have 
come into wide use in apartment houses, hotels, warehouses, factories 
and all classes of industrial buildings. 

For designing details and specifications, see pages 15-17. 


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ERECTING CORR-MESH SOLID PARTITIONS 


First Step 


Raising several sheets that have been 
fastened together on the floor. 


Third Step Second Step 
Ends of sheets in channel at ceiling. Entering ends of sheets in channel 
Moving bottom of sheet to prong at ceiling. 


angle at floor. 


Fourth Step 
Corr-MeEsu erected, braced and ready for 
first coat of plaster. 


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Designing Details 












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grounds to be 


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tail. Nailed /s over 12-0"- two 
through horizontal braces 


are required. 





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Designing Details 












Corr-Mesh 












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nailed to wooden to take hook boft. 


Plugs. 
FT Gorr- Mesh z METHOD OF ATTACHING 
: : CORP- MESH PARTITIONS 
Two Methods for arraching Corr/lésh TO SUSPENDED CEILING 
Partitions to Hollow Tile Cel/ing. 


Wooden plug | Ix Za" channel 


























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METHOD OF ATTACHING pelne 9 eeres SEED 
CORR- MESH CROSSWISE 7O SLEEPERS 
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HORIZONTAL SECTION THROUGH HORIZONTAL SECTION THROUGH 
DOOR JAMB FIXED SASH 





HORIZONTAL SECTION THROUGH HORIZONTAL SECTION THROUGH 
SLIDING DOOR JAMB. ILIDING SASH 


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Specifications 
Corr-Mesh 


34) Rip Corr-MeEsHsolian acre. tos gauge (for proper gauge, 
see table below), with ribs spaced not more than 3% inches center 
to center, shall be used for partitions. Outside ribs of adjacent sheets 
shall be interlocked and, every 24 inches, pinched together by special 
punch or wired tightly with No. 16 galvanized wire. 


Fastening Partitions 


Details of attachment to floor and ceiling are shown on pages 15 

and 16. 
Splicing Corr-Mesh 

Where partitions are of such a height that it is necessary to 
make end splices, sheets shall lap 2 inches where the laps come 
directly over a permanent supporting framework. If laps do not 
come at the permanent support, each rib shall be punched or wired 
tightly at both ends of all laps, which shall be at least 4 inches if they 
break joints, or not less than 8 inches if they do not break joints. 


High Partitions 
If partitions are more than 18 feet high, some standard framing 
shall be provided. This framing is usually of light structural steel 
angles, tees or channels. When a framing is required, it may be 
advisable to run the ribs horizontally instead of vertically. 


Plastering 


Before plastering, place temporary horizontal shoring on rib side 
at middle of height of partition; plaster on lath side first, then, after 
first coat has set, remove shoring and plaster on rib side. 


Plaster 


Use any standard lime or patent wall plaster prepared for use on 
metal lath. If lime plaster is used, 10 per cent Portland cement shall 
be added for strength, and long cow hair, of good quality, shall be 
mixed in the plaster for the first coat on each side, in the proportion 
of 1 pound of hair for each sack of cement. 











TABLE V Corr-Mesh Partitions 
ate GAUGE 34” RIB THICKNESS OF 
CORR-MESH PARTITION 

Upitor8 oleracea | 28 134" 

fore arog Ome fea et ee 28 aie. 
12-05 tO uO ee oe 26 re! 
13-0 tO TAO ti es | 26 2%" 
14-00 10. THO, Oe heey 5 26 2%" 
16-000: 16' 0) ee 2 2%" 
1G'-O-t0 17-O vet pa 24 234" 
17-010 18 -O-38 eee 24 ae 

















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CORR-MESH PARTITIONS 


High and Double Partitions 


5’ Rip Corr-MeEsu is especially adapted for the construction 


of double partitions and solid partitions over 18 feet high. 


The stiffness and close spacing of the ribs permit the supports 
to be placed from 26 inches to 40 inches center to center (see Table 
VI on next page). This makes a great saving in the cost of both the 
material and erection of the studs. 


The Corr-Mesu forms a good, stiff, smooth surface, which has 
no tendency to wave while being plastered, and permits the plasterers 
to work with maximum speed, using a minimum quantity of material. 


For fireproof construction, small steel or sheet metal channels 
or rolled angles can be substituted for the wood studs as shown in 
Fig. 10 on the next page. 


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Designing Details 




















56” RIB CORR-MESH, WITH 5g” RIB CORR-MESH, WITH 
LATH SIDE OUT, STAPLED TO LA LH GSIDESIN, WILRED TO 


WOOD STUDS METAL STUDS 
Figure 9 Figure 10 
Specifications 
Corr-Mesh 
5¢” Rip Corr-MeEsu of .......... gauge (for proper gauge, see 


Table VI below), with ribs spaced not more than 3 inches center to 
center, shall be used for double partitions and solid partitions over 
yt ee feet in height. Outside ribs of adjacent sheets shall be 
interlocked and wired tightly every 24 inches with No. 16 galvanized 
wire. 


Splicing Corr-Mesh 


End splices shall not be less than 2 inches where the laps come 
directly over a permanent supporting framework. If laps do not come 
at the permanent support, laps shall be not less than 4 inches, and 
every second rib shall be wired tightly at both ends of all laps, and 
laps shall break joints. 


Plaster 
See plaster specifications for Corr-Mesu Partitions, page 17. 


TABLE VI Distance Between Supports for 
Corr-Mesh Double Partitions and Walls 











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DISTANCE “D 
CENTER TO CENTER OF SUPPORTS 
FIGURES 9 AND IO 


GAUGE 
5” RIB CORR-MESH 








24 40 inches 
26 372 ee 
28 200 





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CORR-MESH CONSTRUCTION 








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BETHLEHEM STEEL, CO., BETHLEHEM, PA. 


Floors 


34” Rip Corr-MeEsu is very effective in the construction of short 
floor spans between beams of either steel or concrete. 

No centering is required, as Corr-MEsH supports the wet con- 
crete which is merely spread and smoothed down. This not only 
saves in cost (about 314 cents per square foot), but also greatly 
increases the speed of construction. 


For Light Loads 


In hotels, apartment houses, etc., the more economical construc- 
tions are shown by Systems 1, 2 and 3 on page 24. With these sys- 
tems a suspended ceiling is generally used (see Fig. 14, page 33). 

For carrying capacity and specifications for Corr-MeEsH floors, 
see pages 25, 27 and 28. 


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CORR-MESH FLOORS 


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CORR-MESH FLOOR 
Wolverine Portland Cement Company, Coldwater, Michigan 


Arched Floors for Heavy Loads 


In warehouses; factories, etc., curved 34’’ Ris Corr-MEsH per- 
mits a very economical arched concrete slab construction. (See 
Systems 4 and 5 on page 24.) 


Corr-MeEsu is curved at the factory to any radius required, and 
carefully crated to prevent damage during shipment. 


The curved sheets can be rapidly placed in position. No center- 
ing is required. 


Where structural steel floor beams are used, the Corr-MEsuH 
rests on the bottom flanges, as shown by Systems Nos. 3 and 4 on 
next page. Where reinforced concrete beams are used, the Corr- 
Mes rests on the forms for the bottom of the beams; the mesh is 
stripped back from the ribs a distance sufficient to allow the concrete 
to completely enclose the outside reinforcing rods in the beams. 
This eliminates the expensive formwork for the beam boxes. (See 
System No. 5 on next page.) 


If you will send us loads, and sketches showing floor layout we 
will gladly prepare sections showing suitable and economical design. 


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Designing Details 





COMTI: 


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System No. 1 


concrete Maple flooring over Cinder f // 
































Corr- Mesh. Plaster ah 
Corr. Lath ~ a= 


System No. 2 


Concrete 














Corr-Mesh Plaster 
Ccorr-Lath 





System No. 3 








‘Maple flooring over Cinder fill Concrete Arch 






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Plaster 


System No. 4 


Corncrele Arch 














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System No. 5 


























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SIETHOO OF SUPPORTING COCC-/IESH LOG SPAINE 
Figure 11 


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TABLE VII Carrying Capacity of Floor and 
Roof Slabs 


(34” Rip Corr-MeEsu) 


ae ae SPAN IN FEET 

PER OF U ” ’ ” ’ ” , u” , ”" , u , ” ” , 4 
G |saiane|oom.|| 20 3-0" | 4-0" | 5:0” | 6:0” | 7:0” | 8'0” | 9:0” |10°0 
See | wiTH |U-S. || TOTAL | Live TroraL Live |ToTat| Live |Totat| Live [TotaL Live |ToTaAy Live |ToTAY Live |ToTALLive|Tor.|Live 
ISketchPLAsTen| ST |} Loan | Loap |Loap| Load |Loap] Load |} Loan} Load | Loan] Loan |Loap} Load | Loap| Loan [Loan] L’p|L’p}L’o 


e 128) 261) 242/115) 96] 64) 45 
1 |19%26|| 307| 288/135/116| 75] 56 
24|| 335/ 316/147/128] 82| 63 
1” 28|| 371) 349|162| 140] 90) 68 
14 |22°| 26) 436| 414/191] 169/105/ 83 
24|| 539) 517/236| 214/131| 109 
; 28] 482| 457|210| 185|117| 92 
13 |25%26|_ 565] 640|247| 222/136] 111 
24|| 744) 719/325| 300/181) 156 
” 28|| 597| 569|260| 232|144| 116 
13 287 26|| 707| 679|308| 280/170) 142 
24/| 927| 899/404| 376/224| 196|142/ 114| 98} 70| 72| 44 SaaS 
5 28]| 712] 681)311|280/172| 141|110| 79] 76) 46 
2, 31% 26|| 850] 819/370] 339|295|174|130| 99| 90] 59| 66] 35 
24] 1110|1079|483| 452/267| 236 |170| 139|117| 86| 86| 56 | 65| 34 
1 28\|_ 838] 804/364] 330/201] 167|128| 94] 89] 55 
24|34'\26|| 998] 964/433] 399/239] 205/152/ 118/104] 70] 76) 42 
24|| 1305} 1271|564/ 530/313] 279|199| 165|137| 103/100) 66) 76) 42 
1” 28|| 965) 928/417| 380/231| 194 |147/110|102| 65| 74| 37 
22 377 26\| 1146 | 1109/496| 459 |274| 237 |174| 137/119| 82| 87) 50 
! 24|| 1500/1463/646| 609|359| 322/228] 191|157| 120/114| 77] 87| 50 | 69/32 

28)| 1097|1057/470| 430/260] 220 |165| 125/114) 74) 83) 43 
24/407 26] 1308/1268)559| 519/310] 270/196] 156|135| 95| 98| 58| 76| 36 
24|| 1700|1660|727| 687 |402| 362 |255| 215|176| 136/128] 88| 98] 58 | 77/37 

r | 28|| 1230|1187|524| 481|290|247 |183/140/126| 83] 92| 49 
3 |43° 26) 1470/1427|623/ 580/346] 303 |219|176|151/ 108/110) 67| 384) 41 
24 || 1900/1857|808| 765|446| 403 |282| 239 |195|152|142| 99 |109| 66 | 85/42 
1’ 28]| 1375|1329 9/586] 540/324| 278/204|1581140| 94|102| 56 78| 32 
34 A467 26|| 1621] 1575|690| 644|381/ 335/241] 195|166| 120/121) 75 | 92| 46 
24 || 2117|2071/903| 857/497| 451 (315/269 [217| 171|158/112/120/ 74 | 95/49 
1" 28)| 1520| 1471/648/ 599/358/ 309|226| 177/155| 106/113) 64| 86| 37 
32/497 26 1773/1724|758| 709/416 | 367|264/215|181/132)132) 83|100) 51 
24 || 2335|/2286/999| 950/549| 500/349| 300 |240| 191|174| 125/132) 83 |105 } |105/ 56/84 |35| 



















































































































































































The left-hand column, marked ‘‘total load,’’ gives for each span the total safe load capacity 
in pounds per square foot. This load is the sum of the dead and live loads. 


The ‘“‘dead load’”’ is the weight in pounds per square foot of floor of the materials shown in 
the sketch. 


The right-hand column, marked “‘live load,’’ gives for each span the safe load capacity in 
pounds per square foot in excess of the dead load as above defined. 


TABLE VIII Maximum Clear Spans in Feet 


On Which 34” Rrp Corr-Mesu of Standard Gauges will Carry Varying 
Thicknesses of Wet Concrete Slabs 


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Specifications 


Reinforcing Material 


D4 UNIB;CORR-IVIESH Olwey 2 aca. 2. (for proper gauge, see Table 
VII on page 25), with ribs spaced not more than 3% inches center to 
center, shall be used for floors and roofs. Outside ribs of adjacent 
sheets shall be interlocked and, every two feet, pinched together by 
special punch or fastened tightly with No. 16 galvanized wire. Ends 
of sheets shall always come over the supporting beams and shall be 
lapped at least two inches. The interlocked ends of the middle ribs 
of lapped sheets shall be wired together or pinched with the punch. 


The attachment of the sheets to the supporting members shall 
be made with standard Corr-Mesu Roof Clips or with galvanized 
wire. This attachment shall be made every 6% inches along each 
supporting member and shall be located at every second rib. 


Place Corr-MeEsu with the rib side upward. 


Provide 44-inch round rods for expansion. These rods shall be 
24 inches apart and shall run at right angles to the ribs of the Corr- 
Mesu. They shall be secured in place. 


Concrete 


Planking shall be laid across the Corr-MeEsu for runways and 
for supporting the weight of the workmen. The runways shall be so 
placed as to come over the supports. 


The slab shall consist of a layer of concrete placed on top of the 
Corr-Mesu and a %-inch coat of Portland cement mortar plastered 
on the underneath side after the concrete slab has set. 


While the top layer of concrete is being poured, the Corr-MEsH 
shall have temporary supports,.......... apart, placed between the 
permanent supports. (See Table VIII on page 25, and Fig. 11 on 
page 24.) These temporary supports shall remain in place until 
the concrete has thoroughly set. 


The materials composing the concrete shall be as follows: 


Portland cement which meets the standard specifications of the 
American Society for Testing Materials. 


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Sand of good quality and free from dirt. 

Gravel, well washed, capable of passing a %-inch ring, or 

Broken stone of good quality, from which the crusher dust has 
been removed and capable of passing a %-inch ring. 

The concrete shall consist of I part Portland cement, 2 parts 
sand, and 4 parts broken stone or gravel. 

When concrete is used for roofs, surface shall be troweled to a 
smooth finish. 

The completed concrete work shall be made to dry slowly by 
protecting from the sun by means of canvas, burlap, etc., and by 
keeping the work well wet down for at least 48 hours. 


Plastering Underneath Side 


After the concrete has set, and the temporary supports have been 
removed, the underside shall be plastered to a thickness of % inch 
with a cement plaster, composed of Portland cement, sand, hydrated 
lime and cow hair—all thoroughly mixed as specified on pages 37 
and 38 for cement plaster. 

The materials composing this cement plaster shall be as follows: 

Portland cement as specified for the concrete. 

Sand as specified for the concrete. 

Lime of best quality and uniformly hydrated. 

Long cow hair of good quality. 


W ater proofing 


A standard waterproof roofing shall be laid over all Corr-MEsu 
roofs. 


Concrete Beams 


When concrete beams are used to support the slab, the ends of 
the Corr-MeEsu shall rest on the beam boxes. The ends of the sheets 
shall extend not less than one inch into the beam, and the Corr-MEsu 
shall be in position when placing the concrete in the beams. The 
concrete in the slab shall be thoroughly bonded to the concrete in 
the beams. 


Timber Beams 


When wooden beams are used to support the slab, the Corr-MEsu 
shall be secured to the beams by wire staples not less than 2% inches 
in length. The staples shall straddle the ribs, shall be placed along 
each supporting member, and shall be located at every lapped rib, 


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*CORR-MESH ROOF, Pier Sheds, Havana, Cuba 


Roofs 


For roof construction of industrial buildings, 34” Rip Corr- 
Mesu is economical of material and labor, is permanent and fire- 
proof. It permits the use of thin slabs, thus reducing the weight of 
the supporting steel frame. Saves nearly all the cost of centering. 


The 34-inch ribs give great strength and enable the Corr-MEsu 
to support the wet concrete. This saves 314 cents per square foot in 
centering. 


Gives a fireproof, permanent roof, repair-free for all time. 


The cost is less than for the older types of reinforced concrete 
roof. Though somewhat more expensive than corrugated iron sheets 
in first cost, it is far more economical in the long run, and is better 
looking, besides being fireproof. 


Corr-Mesu roofs are easily, quickly and economically con- 
structed. Corr-Mesu spans the framework and the concrete 1s 
merely poured and smoothed down. 


For designing details, carrying capacity, and complete specifi- 
cations, see pages 25, 27, 28 and 30. 
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Ceilings 


Suspended ceilings are artificial ceilings, made to produce a flat 
ceiling effect by the hiding of beams and girders. For this purpose 
Corr-MeEsu is thoroughly satisfactory and very economical. It is 
lath and furring in one piece. The minimum of labor is required and 
labor cost is therefore low. Corr-MeEss ceilings are substantial and 
permanent. The strands are entirely covered by plaster and thus 
thoroughly protected. 


Method of Support 


Corr-Mesu is placed with the mesh down, cross supports for 
the ribs being placed every two to six feet, depending on the gauge 
used. 

These supports are attached directly to the floor beams or are 
held by hangers, which should be stiff to resist upward pressure in 
plastering and adjustable to bring the ceiling to a true plane surface. 


For designing details and specifications see page 33. 
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Specifications 


Details 


CORR-NMESH Ol) ee eedcs te gauge, withribs........ inch high 
(for proper gauge and height of ribs see Table IX), shall be used for 
all suspended ceilings, in accordance with details shown, or other 
standard details for this type of construction, which shall be approved 
by the architect. 
Fastening Sheets Together 


Outside ribs of adjacent sheets shall be securely interlocked and 
fastened at intervals of 24 inches, by wiring tightly with No. 16 gal- 
vanized wire. (Where 34’’ Rrp Corr-MEsu is used, the ribs may be 
fastened by punching with special Corr-MEsu punch.) 

End laps shall be not less than 2 inches, and shall come directly 
under the lines of support. If this is impracticable, end laps shall be 
at least 4 inches where joints are broken, or 6 inches if they do not 
break joints. 

Fastening Corr-Mesh to Supports 


Each rib shall be securely fastened to every support by No. 14 
galvanized wire. 


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Exterior Walls 


*Steel and Reinforced Concrete Framing 


For foundries and industrial buildings, Corr-MeEsu walls are 
much better than corrugated iron because there are no maintenance 
and renewal costs. ‘They cost about two thirds as much as g-inch 
brick curtain walls or porous non-waterproof concrete block walls, 


and considerably less than 4-inch poured reinforced concrete walls 
without waterproofing. 


34’ Rip Corr-MeEsu is rigidly attached to the outside of the frame 
and plastered inside and out to a total thickness of 2 inches with 
Portland cement, gauged with lime. The ribs do away with extra 
studding—a saving in material and labor cost. 


Corr-MeEsH gives, for a very low cost, an exterior which, for 
beauty and solidity and permanence, is much better than any other 
type of construction. 


For designing details see pages 35 and 36. For complete specifi- 
cations see pages 37 and 38. 


*NOTE.—For exterior walls on wood framinz, see Stucco Residences, pages 40 to 42. 


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Specifications 


Reinforcing Material 


34” Rip Corr-Mesu of............ gauge, with ribs spaced not 
more than 314 inches center to center, shall be used for walls. (For 
gauge of Corr-Mesu, see Table X on next page.) 


Erection of Corr-Mesh 


The Corr-MeEsu shall be erected with the rib side outward. 

The outside ribs of adjacent sheets shall be interlocked and, 
every 24 inches, pinched together by the special punch or wired 
tightly with No. 16 galvanized wire. 

End laps shall be not less than 6 inches. When laps do not come 
directly over the permanent supports, each rib shall be punched or 
wired tightly at both ends of all laps, and laps shall be not less than 
8 inches if they do break joints. 

The Corr-Mesu shall be fastened to the supporting framework 
as shown by the details on pages 35 and 36, or by other methods 
that meet the approval of the engineer. Where the building has a 
structural steel framework, each second rib of the Corr-MeEsH shall 
be fastened to this frame at each support. The fastenings shall be 
spaced 61% inches apart. Where a timber framing is used, the Corr- 
Mes shall be attached by staples over each second rib. 

The Corr-MeEsu sheets shall, where possible, be run horizontally. 
If this is impracticable and the sheets run vertically, %4-inch round 
temperature rods, spaced 24 inches apart, shall be run horizontally. 


Cement Plaster 


The cement plaster shall consist of the following materials: 
Portland cement which meets the standard specifications of the 
American Society for Testing Materials. 
Sand of good quality and free from dirt. 
Lime of best quality and uniformly hydrated. 
Waterproofing of a standard quality that meets the approval of 
the engineers. 
The cement plaster shall be mixed as follows: 


10 parts Portland cement and 1 part hydrated lime, measured by 
volume, shall be thoroughly mixed dry; 1 part of this cement-lime 
mixture and 2 parts sand, measured by volume, shall be thoroughly 
mixed dry, and sufficient water then added to make a stiff plaster. 


The plaster shall be mixed in such quantities that it can be ap- 
plied immediately after the water has been added. No plaster shall 
be used that has been mixed with the water for longer than 30 minutes. 


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The plaster for the first coat shall contain a thorough intermix- 
ture of long cow hair of good quality, in the proportions of 1 pound 
of hair for each sack of cement used. 


The plaster for the 34 inch finish coat on exterior walls shall con- 
tain a standard waterproofing material, mixed and used according 
to the manufacturer’s specifications for that purpose. 


Application of Cement Plaster 


Before Corr-MeEsu is plastered, temporary wooden bracing 
shall be placed against the lath side so that the material shall not 
span more than 6 feet in the clear. 


The first coat of plaster shall be applied on the outer side of the 
Corr-Mesu and, while still wet, the surface shall be scratched over 
to form a key for the finishing coat, which shall be put on as soon as 
possible after the first coat has set. 


As soon as the cement plaster on the rib side has set, remove the 
temporary bracing and proceed with the plastering on the lath side, 
using the same mixture as for the first coat on the other side. 


The total thickness of the wall shall not be less than 2 inches. 


Protection 


Plastering shall not be undertaken when the temperature is 
below 32° Fahrenheit without taking proper precautions to prevent 
the plaster from freezing. 


The plaster shall not be allowed to dry out too rapidly, and 
where exposed to sun or wind, the surface shall be either frequently 
sprayed for at least 48 hours after the initial set has taken place or 
protected by hanging wet curtains in front. 











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Stucco Residences 


Where a stucco residence of excellent quality and moderate first 
cost is desired, 5¢’’ Rrs Corr-MeEsu is fastened to the timber sheath- 
ing and plastered with cement mortar. This gives a very handsome 
finish, is economical, and plastered according to specifications, affords 
an excellent insulation against heat in summer and cold in winter. 


The ribs run horizontally and serve as longitudinal temperature 
reinforcements from end to end of wall. 


The tensile strength and coefficient of expansion of 5¢’’ Rip 
Corr-MeEsu per foot of width are equal to those of a 34” thickness 
of stucco for the same width, thus making the cement and steel ab- 
solutely a unit in expansion and contraction. The slight and very 
gradual slipping of the stucco over the sheathing, caused by changes 
of temperature, is thus permitted without cracking. The ribs hold 
the mesh away from the wall a sufficient distance for the plaster to 
key perfectly on the inside of the mesh, eliminating metal or wood 
furring strips. This increases speed and reduces cost of erection. 


In Corr-Mesu, the mesh is stiff and smooth and the plaster can 
be spread rapidly. 


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Specifications 


Framework 


Wooden framework of structure shall be standard, as for ordinary 
framework for residences. Studs spaced 16 inches center to center. 


Sheathing 
Sheathing boards shall be not less than 6 inches nor more than 
8 inches wide, dressed one or both sides to a uniform thickness of 
% inch. ‘They shall be laid diagonally across the wall studs and 
fastened with two nails at each stud. 


W ater proofing 
A substantial paper well impregnated and tkorcughly water- 
proofed with tar or aspkalt skall Le laid in horizcntal layers over the 
sheathing. 
Furring 


No furring strips required; Corr-MEsu ribs act as furring. 


Corr-Mesh 


56” Rip Corr-MeEsu of.......... gauge, with ribs spaced not 
more than 3 inches center to center, galvanized or painted, manu- 
factured by the Corrugated Bar Co., Buffalo, N. Y., shall be used. 


A pplication of Corr-Mesh 
Place Corr-MeEsu with the rib side in, horizontally over the 
waterproof paper, driving 134 inch No. 14 gauge galvanized staples 
over every rib. Staples to be placed in vertical rows not over 20 
inches apart. The outside ribs of adjacent sheets of Corr-MEsH 
shall be interlocked, and sheets shall lap at the ends at least 6 inches. 


Corners 
There shall be strips of lath bent around corners and stapled 
over the Corr-MEsu. 
Cement Plaster 


Same as specified on page 37. 


A pplication of Cement Plaster 


The first coat shall be applied on the Corr-MeEsu and thoroughly 
pushed through so as to completely embed the mesh of the lath on 
both sides. The first coat shall have a minimum thickness over the 
lath at any point of not less than %4 inch. The intermediate coat 
which shall be put on as soon as possible after the first coat has set 
shall have a thickness of not less than 4 inch nor more than 3¢ inch. 
The final coat shall have a thickness of 4 inch when plastered over 
an intermediate coat, or of 34 inch when plastered directly on the 
scratch coat. 

Protection—See page 38. 


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FINISH 


SmootH TROWELED: 


The finishing coat shall be troweled smooth with a metal trowel with as little 
rubbing as possible. 


STIPPLED: 


The finishing coat shall be troweled smooth with a metal trowel with as little 
rubbing as possible, and shall then be lightly patted with a brush of broom straw to 
give an even stippled surface. 


SAND FLOATED: 


The finishing coat, after being brought to a smooth, even surface, shall be rubbed 
with a circular motion of a wood float with the addition of a little sand to slightly 
roughen the surface. This floating shall be done when the mortar has partially set. 


Sanp SPRAYED: 


After the finishing coat has been brought to an even surface, it shall be sprayed 
by means of a wide, long fibre brush—a whisk broom does very well—dipped into a 
creamy mixture of equal parts of cement and sand, mixed fresh every 30 minutes and 
kept well stirred in the bucket by means of the whisk broom or a paddle. This coating 
shall be thrown forcibly against the surface to be finished. This treatment shall be 
applied while the finishing coat is still moist before it has attained its final set, i. e., 
within 3 to § hours. To obtain lighter shades, add hydrated lime of § to 15 per cent 
of the volume of the cement. 


SPLATTER Dasu or Roucu Cast: 


After the finishing coat has been brought toa smooth, even surfacé and before 
attaining final set, it shall be uniformly coated with a mixture of one part cement and 
two parts of sand thrown forcibly against it to produce a rough surface of uniform 
texture when viewed fron a distance of 20 feet. Special care shall be taken to prevent 
the rapid drying of this finish. 

PessBLe Dasu: 


After the finishing coat has been brought to a smooth surface and before attain- 
ing initial set, clean round pebbles or other material as selected, not smaller than %4 
inch or larger than 34 inch, previously wetted, shall be thrown forcibly against the 
mortar, so as to embed themselves in the fresh mortar. They shall be distributed 
uniformly over the surface of the final coat and may be pushed back into the mortar 
with a clean wood trowel, but no rubbing of the surface shall be done after the pebbles 
are embedded. 


Exposep AGGREGATES: 


The finishing coat shall be composed of an approved, selected, coarse sand, marble 
dust, granite dust or other special material, in the proportion given for finishing coats, 
and within 24 hours after being applied and troweled to an even surface, shall be scrub- 
bed with a stiff brush and water. In case the cement is too hard, a solution of one 
part hydrochloric acid in four parts of water by volume can be used in place of water. 
After the aggregate particles have been uniformly exposed by scrubbing, care shall 
be taken to remove all traces of the acid by spraying with a hose. 


Mortar Co.ors: 


When it is required that any of the above finishes shall be made with colored 
mortar, not more than 6 per cent of the weight of Portland cement shall be added to 
the mortar in the form of finely ground coloring matter. 

A predetermined weight of color shall be added to each batch of dry fine aggre- 
gate before the cement is added. The color and fine aggregate shall be mixed together 
and then the cement and lime mixed in. The whole shall then be thoroughly mixed 
dry by shoveling from one pile to another through a %-inch mesh wire screen until 
the entire batch is of uniform color. Water shall then be added to bring the mortar 
to a proper plastering consistency. 


MACHINE STUCCO 


Stucco may be applied by a machine, provided the results obtained are equal to 
those produced by handwork. 


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EVOLUTION OF A SMALL CORR-MESH GARAGE 


Structural Steel Frame 


Garages, Stables, Outbuildings 


Garages, stables and outbuildings of stucco construction with 
Corr-Mesu are low in cost, permanent and free from repair expense. 


The framework may be either of timber or, if desired to have 
absolutely fireproof, of light structural steel or reinforced concrete 
with 34” Rip Corr-MeEsu attached direct to the frame and plastered 
on both sides to a total thickness of 2 inches. 

For details of construction with timber frame, see pages 41 and 


42. 
For details of construction with steel frame, see page 35. 


This construction is readily adapted to any style of architecture 
or finish and can be made to harmonize with any surroundings. 


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Stuccoing Old Wooden Houses 


Old wooden houses may be transformed at small cost into beauti- 
ful stucco residences at greatly increased value by Corr-Mesu and 
cement mortar. 


5@” Rip Corr-MeEsu is both lath and furring. It is fastened 
against the old siding with the ribs in; this holds the mesh away from 
the wall and leaves plenty of space for the plaster to key perfectly 
on the inside of the mesh. 


The sheets are placed horizontally and the ribs act as tempera- 
ture reinforcement as explained on page 4o. 


The corners may be reinforced by lapping lath over the Corr- 
Mesu, and wiring, but this is not necessary if the ribs are bent and 
run continuous around the corner as shown by the above illustration. 


Corr-MeEsu, due to the close spacing of the ribs, makes a firm 
surface on which to spread the plaster. It can readily be cut to fit 
around openings, corners, etc., where the old trim may be replaced 
by either a new and heavier trim or plastered corners. 


For specifications for mixing the cement plaster and protecting 
the finished work, see pages 37 and 38. For various stucco finishes, 


see page 44. 
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CORR-MESH OVER CLAPBOARDS 
Singing Society Building, Rochester, N. Y. 





CORR-MESH OVER CORRUGATED IRON SIDING 
Curtis Aeroplane Factory, Buffalo, N. Y. 


Stucco Overcoating for Old Buildings 


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CORR-MESH FENCES 
Buffalo, N. Y. 
St. Paul, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. 


Fences 


A Corr-Mesu fence always presents an artistic and substantial 
appearance. While first cost is somewhat greater than wood, the 
expense of repairs and occasional renewal is entirely eliminated, 
and in the end this style of fence will prove a profitable investment. 


In post construction, several sheets should be laid flat, with the 
outside adjoining ribs interlocked and securely pinched together, 
the total width being made equal to the perimeter of the posts. 


For square posts, bend 34” Rrp Corr-MesH so that there 
will be a large rib at each corner of the post. 


For round posts, these sheets naturally spring around to a true 
circle. Lock the outside meeting ribs as previously described. 


Securely wire sheets forming panels to the Corr-MEsuH post 
reinforcement. 


Fill inside of post with concrete and cement plaster the outside. 


For detailed specifications covering application of cement plaster, 
refer to pages 37 and 38. 


Write us fully, and we will submit details to meet your requirements. 


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Conduits, Sewers and Culverts 


34" Rip Corr-MeEsu is used very extensively in the construction 
of sewers and conduits, making them indestructible and repair-free. 
They are easily, rapidly and economically built, as the great expense 
of circular centering is entirely dispensed with. 


The sheets of Corr-MeEsu, bent at the shop to proper radius, 
are set in position with the outside ribs interlocked and cement mor- 
tar then plastered on inside and outside to a total thickness of 2 to 
3 inches. 


Longitudinal rods, wired to the ribs, should be spaced about 24 
inches apart to provide for shrinkage and temperature changes. 


For detailed specifications covering application of cement plaster, 
refer to pages 37 and 38. 


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CORRUGATED BAR. COMPANY 





Corr-Mesh Hand Punch 


For fastening together Corr-Mesu sheets 


This punch is soconstructed that it easily punches through several 
thicknesses of No. 24 gauge metal. In punching a hole through two 
or more ribs of 34” Rip Corr-MEsuH nested and 
pressed together, it causes the metal around the 
hole to interlock in such a manner as to securely 
fasten the ribs together, making a connection 
much stronger than wiring. The accompanying 
cut is from a photograph and illustrates how 
this punch locks the sheets together. 

Hand punches can be furnished with either 
24 inchor36 inch handles. The latter are recom- 
mended for roof and floorwork. 





Corr-Mesh Hand Shear 


For shearing 34” Rip Corr-Mesu sheets 


It is often necessary to cut 
and fit Corr-Mesu on the job. 
With the Corr-Mesu Hand 
Shear, the sheets can be easily 
cut without deforming the ends 
of the ribs. These shears are so 
light that a workman can easily 
carry them in one hand. 

These shears are for cutting 
Corr-Mesu 34” Riss. Corr- 
Mesu 5¢’’ Riss are cut with ordinary tinners’ snips. 


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Channels and Prong Angles 





‘Sheet Metal Channel 





114” Rolled Channel 


The accompanying 
illustrations show the 
Sheet Metal Prong 
Angles and Channels 
for fastening solid 
Corr-MeEsu solid 
partitions to floor and 
ceiling as shown on 
pages 15 and 16. We 
carivaruesesU1o ie 
Angles and Channels 
in stock in 10-foot 
lengths and supply 
them at low cost. 


We also carry in 
stock 14% inch Rolled 
Channels for Corr- 
Mesu suspended 


ceilings (see page 55). 





34” Rip Corr-Mesu 
Held by Channel 





34” Rip Corr-MersH 
Held by 


Prong of Angle 


Corr-Mesh Beam Hangers 


Corr-MeEsu Beam Hangers, used on suspended 
ceilings for fastening the small rolled channels direct- 
ly to the bottom flanges of I-beam stringers (see 
page 33), are carried in stock in sizes to fit the flanges 
of 4-inch to 12-inch standard I-beams, inclusive. 





Hook Bolts and Ceiling Hangers 


Hook Bolts and Ceiling Hangers (see page 33) are 
carried in stock and furnished at low cost. 


The Ceiling Hangers can be furnished with hook bolts 
of any required length. These bolts, as shown by accompany- 
ing illustrations, are supplied with double nuts and are 
threaded 2% inches for purpose of adjustment. 


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Corr-Mesh Wall Clips 


Wall Clips are for fastening 34” Rip Corr- 
Mesu to the sides of steel frame buildings. 
They are made with different openings be- 
tween the jaws so that they can be used on 
any thickness of steel from %4 inch to %% inch, 
inclusive. The clips grip with such strength 
that they readily support, without slipping or 
sagging, several times as much weight as they 
are required to carry in practice. 


These clips are accurately beveled to fit 
into the ribs of the Corr-MeEsu. Type “A” 
is for use where the Corr-MesH lies flat 
against the flange of the supporting stud (see 
® Tig. 15). Type “B” is for use where the Corr- 
P Mesh lies across the edge of the flange of the 
supporting stud (see Fig. 16). 





FIG. 18 


Corr-MeEsu is fastened to Type “A” Clips by punch- 
ing through the ribs with the special punch where the ribs 
cross the openings forming the jaws of the clip. 


Corr-MeEsi is fastened to Type “B” Clips by punch- 
ing the ribs through the holes in the backs of the clips. 


The accompanying illustrations are photographs 
showing how these clips are used. The test weight hung 
as shown in Fig. 18 for several months, and was then 
taken down. 


Corr-Mesh Roof Clips 


The Corr-MeEsu Roof Clips securely fasten 
34” Rip Corr-MeEsH to structural steel pur- 
lins. The groove in the top of the clip is placed 
over a rib of the Corr-MEsH and the jaws grip 
the flange of the purlin (see Fig. 17). These 
clips are furnished with different openings be- 
tween the jaws and fit over steel from %4 inch 
to ¥% inch thick, inclusive. 





Roof Clip 


CORRUGATED. BAR COMPANY 





Wall Clip 
Type ‘‘A” 





FIG. 15 
Method of 
Attaching 

Corr-MrsH 
with Wall 

Clip: “A” 





Wall Clip 


Type AA Bhs 





Method of 
Attaching 
Corr-MrsH 
with Wall 
Glip “BY 





FIG. 17 
Method of 
Attaching 

Corr-MrsH 
with Roof 
Clip 


They are put on entirely from above after Corr-MEsu is in place. 


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Page 
Amusement Park Buildings........... 49 
Arched: Floors? 2 petite nc es ta honey 23 
Areas 
3%” RIB CORR-MESH.......... 8 
5g” RIB CORR-MESH.......... IO 
Beamsklangersenemew i asceet cae se oe 52 
Bending, CORR-MESHs ..sa- 50. + Liet2 
Ceilings ee oem Sone Sook ys B33 
Beam clan sersey ieee ere eee 52 
Celingeblan? crs ae einen ener 52 
Channels tae tran ort esate: 52 
Desionines Details er nee tee 33 
HOOK Bolts) sree tamer ner sacri Ser 52 
lAgehYs MASS) so uaanoue sun One 52 
SPECI CATIONS eagr rs perce re teeta re 33 
Ha blesme Cae eae setae Se eke ook 33 
Geiling. langersue ty te oe aaa deer ooo 52 
Cementine (stucco) Houses.......... 40-48 


Centering—34” RIB CORR - MESH — 


when used as formwork in floor and 


TOOMCONStEUCTON arm err 24, 25 
Ghannelste tre Prey ere yee 52 
Clips 

A a ee Ae en colic ae ae eee 53 

1 SW fos fe ccm hus As eacescingus decor eae tae 53 
Conduits, Sewers and Culverts........ 50 
CORR-MESH 

34” RIB CORR-MESH 

IME hevich sts capatioas Dei GAL OEMS Oe 8 

Garvil pee ee ee eo ees ors St 13 

DEVICES teenie eto steyc) kat cee Sits 5, ie 

all genesis ecto niin heh oe 7 

Length Sheets......... bce ah 7 

IVAACC TiAl sae ier gti, ety oso ee RL 7 

ACT Qc aie ae Se | te et a ee 8 

5¢” RIB CORR-MESH 

PT GA UN) Wied eo, Cote, ra IO 

Gauge Sheetsy eq ener aks 9 

Weenpthisheetsnm meee rs ane 9 

IWiaterial sey seers Shen Se oom Ae 9 

Weight aan ween nas He rhe 10 
Corrugated Bar Company 

xlee (MICES serch meas hig ee eae 3 
Covering Old Houses with Stucco Ex- 

(ialele me arnors Sia ater ache tia, eee aoe 47 
Culverts, Conduits and Sewers........ 50 
Curved—CORR-MESH..... Ake eR EY 6] 
Details 


SUT H O Gp ete ee ny eee 33 


Page 
IOOrSeeren en eM ertcahastte. ais os kX 24 
Partitions 
Double gmc tame are econ x om 19 
Solid Mit, pee yee ees he fc 15, 16 
ROOfS tay acne Sees ee Be Wise or 30 
SiuCcouResid ences mise, 41, 42 
DLUCCOIN S| Olde ELOUSeS aie wees 47 
Walls—-Concreté, frames... 6225 aa 36 
ACTOL yea ere 35, 36 
Steel si rare emer ere 35 
IDeViCes meee re ner i, fo te hccen perenne Stig 5g 
leona IMIR 6 oo ecb eracnonend 52 
Geilinogbiangersmess ee eter ie 52 
Channelsia. eas sae a Oe 52 
FooksBoltsteets 6 /ca- ee eee 52 
Pron eA plese cue Vier eres G2 
Punch-—Hand@ein nee os - SI 
INGOT Clips tian acto te een sania 53 
Shear Handa thie.  ebaaaeeneees SI 
Nai Mere. soee eee 53 


SEETMy epee Ga ke oon eae ee er ara 3 
iequcmtoe WENGE. 2.0 ocd gan bacsecennse 34, 48 
Gn COSMaMPeem rk aL. cise ak ley apis tciagt oh sith 49 
IMetesds Akayel RUGS. +54 kk dw adden rece 21, 30 

Ar Chediteae sage fot) civ ices BS Sates 23 
Centering—34” RIB CORR-MESH— 
when used as formwork........ 24, 25 
Cider wen cw Nie. cyto cae ear eet te 
Desionines D etallseer.- ie iene 24-30 
General Information 
BOOTS ee Netter here cera cd eae 21 
ROO (Ses Sheee He oe cease 29 
Speciications a, sank. vacua aa ot 28 
Tables (Loads and Spans). . asec 
(TARA DEE MENT yey wee se sins aaa satay 46 
Gauge Sheets 
77 RIB IGORR-MESE ue eres >) 
peek BR CORR-MESH Grae: 9 
Geol le JEYS VIS Sis pecan eto beg 6 Ok Coma 52 
Length Sheets 
34" RIB-CORR=MESH. 7.2... 7 
bee RIB-CORR-MESH 4.20 tras 9 
Material 
32°) RIB: CORR-MESH 72 o23 ora 7 
5¢” RIB CORR-MESH......... 9 
Offices—District, Corrugated Bar Com- 

DANY teeny ca ae accra Oe tin Fa ote 3 
Overcoating Old Houses.............. 47 
Partitions cain iy or ee atlas Sr nee 13-19 





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Page 
Double 
Descriptions eee errr 18 
Detailse presser eee 19 
Speciications sen sens 19 
Solid fiers tn dei ah eee LSa87. 
Description sess ee eae 13 
Deétasitcien cant ites eos 15, 16 
Specifications; sayeco aus ee 17 
Prong Angles 2A03 entcan a dene Ceres eA 
Punch—Hand rete. tars ee ee eee ee SI 
Residences—Stucco.. 00... 06.500 sees 40, 48 
Roofsand Ploorst tt a ees 21, 30 
Archeds2e Sins sate eee ees 
Centering—34” RIB CORR-MESH 
—when used as formwork...... 24, 25 
CTiph sxe ue Se gee ie aac oe ee 53 
Designing: Deétailena apes 24-30 
General Information 
Floors. Saas ce ree ras 21 
Roois:s 4a eens 29 
Specificationstint a s.eteueen mes ens 2720 
Tables (Loads and Spans)....... 25, 26 
Sewers, Conduits and Culverts........ 50 
Shear—Hand oye. ee tae ene 51 
Specifications 
Ceilings. ae atari moe nec 33 
Ploorssand’ Gol sane 2728 
Partitions 
Doubles acer ee eee eer 19 
SOLicl stay ree eat Pe ene ee, Pate 17 
Stucco Residences saan 43, 44 
Walls—Exterior enemas 37, 38, 43, 44 
Factory ere Gener BA ote 
Stucco Factories cts spe to ate oe 34-38 


Page 
Designing Details. 45.5.- eee 35,36 
DDECILCAtIONSH eit eee eG she. 
Stucco Minishesaem ian isecn eee 44 
Stucco Residences. se... 2 ee 40-48 
Covering Old Houses: > yan een 47 
DesigningsD etailsa eee 41, 42 
SDECiications aati ae ee eee 43, 44 
Tables 
Areas 
34” RIB CORR-MESH ..... 8 
56” RIB CORR-MESH..... 10 
Ceilingsizn. te ie rs ae er aan 
Centering—34” RIB CORR-MESH 
—when used as formwork...... 25 
Floor and Roof Slabs—Carrying 
Capacitiesc ak aoa eee eee 25 
Partitions 
Double®).c9.4..46 nea 19 
Solid 4.2. .5 ey eee eee 17 
Walls—Eixterior seas ere 38 
Weights 
3%” RIB CORR-MESH..... 8 
56” RIB CORR-MESH..... fe) 
Walls—Hxterion a.) teenie reser 34-47 
Factoryawt tcc a eee 34-38 
Clips ath ivic » Bice tice eee 53 
Detailsni caer re anaes ZS BE 
General Information......... 34 
Specifications ss want ee 37, 38 
Residences—Stucco............. 40-45 
Details race ns css cere 41, 42 
Specifications ss. meee meee 43, 44 
Stuces Fintshess:2.- une. one 44 
Weights 
34° RIB CORR-MESH23o-0.8-9 8 
5g” RIB CORR-MESH..:...... IO 














